The original forms of this kanji represent perhaps a lid or roof covering something. Its meaning is unrelated.

Vocabulary

Vocabulary Reading Meaning
⭐ 今 いま now
⭐ 今月 こんげつ this month

今月は給料が多かった。

My salary was high this month.🔗
⭐ 今日 きょう today

今日の晩ごはん何？

What's for dinner tonight?🔗

今日は暑いですね。

It's hot today, isn't it?🔗